METHI GAATI

Methi  gaati  is a  snack item of Gujarat and Maharastra .Preparation is  also very easy .

Ingredients - 

• Maida /  plain flour - 1 big glass
• kasoori methi - 2 tsp 
• red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp 
• amchur powder - 1/2 tsp
• salt 
• ajwain / vaamu - 1/4 tsp
• cooking soda - a small pinch [ if necessary ]
• oil for deep frying   

Method of preparation - 

In a mixing bowl , sieve maida flour and ajwain , kasoori methi  and mix well to make sure there are no lumps. 

Add salt , red chilli powder keand  into a soft dough adding as much water as is required.[ like chepathi dough ]

Mean while , heat oil in a kadai/ wok on medium heat .

Take  the dough in a big ball and roll into a pencil size and cut into inch size 

Carefully drop into hot oil and fry on medium heat and fry into golden color . 

Remove on to paper towel with a perforated ladle once the fried pencil shapes are  cooled . 

Continue with the rest of the dough in the same form .

Sprinkle amchur powder on the gatiyas and mix well and when they are cooled store in air tight box .




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